Understanding Push and Pull Factors

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PULL FACTOR

Back

refer to positive factors that attract people to move to a certain area

Front

PUSH FACTOR

Back

refer to negative conditions that force people to leave their 

homes

Front

Economic Push Factor

Back

Lack of jobs

Front

Economic Pull Factor

Back

Better job opportunities

Front

Social Push Factor

Back

Discrimination or lack of services

Front

Social Pull Factor

Back

Freedom and better services

Front

Environmental Push Factor

Back

Natural disasters

Front

Environmental Pull Factor

Back

Pleasant climate

Front

Political Push Factor

Back

War or no political rights

Front

Political Pull Factor

Back

No war and citizens have rights